About Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacificis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Fiji, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Climate Mobility and Disaster Displacement in the Pacific
• Grade:CON
• Location:Suva, Fiji
• Department:Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Post graduate degree preferably in International Development, Environment Studies, International Law, International Relations or Political Science or related fields.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree (e.g.
• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor) in the above fields with two additional years of relevant professional work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Academic Qualifications: At least 7 years of progressively relevant professional experience in government, diplomatic or international civil service, in the area of migration, displacement, climate change and humanitarian affairs.
• Academic Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of the Pacific sub-regional policy context related to migration and climate change highly desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in the areas of policy development, negotiations in a multilateral setting would be an asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in supporting international conferences, policy dialogue and communication projects is desirable.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required..

Skills

• The consultant will work under overall supervision of the Head of the ESCAP Pacific Office, and work closely with the programme implementing partners. [Phase I] A.
• Advise and provide technical inputs for the development of the implementation plan for the Framework, in particular in the areas related to disaster-related human mobility.
• Coordinate and facilitate consultations with partners and stakeholders including relevant CROP (Council of Regional Organizations in the Pacific) agencies on the development of the implementation plan for the Framework, particularly on the component related to disaster related human mobility.
• Coordinate with ESCAP in delivering the regional consultations on the implementation plan, including the Regional Dialogue scheduled for 15-16 April 2025 in Suva, Fiji. [Phase II] Under the phase II of this consultancy, the consultant will undertake the following duties.
• Support ESCAP in organizing a regional exchange (tentative name) meeting scheduled to be held in the first quarter of 2026.
• The meeting serves as ESCAP’s final deliverable for the PCCMHS project Phase II and invites 18 Pacific governments.
• It will reinvigorate support for the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility and its Implementation Plan and facilitate Peer-to-Peer exchange of experiences among Pacific Governments, focusing on planned relocation. (Peer-to-Peer exchange is one of the 5 pillars of the Implementation Plan of the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility).
• Development of draft concept note in consultation with ESCAP and PCCMHS project partners (approximately 4 work days) b.
• Coordinating with the existing and potential partner(s) on the programme of the meeting and areas of contribution (approximately 5 work days) d.
• Based on the above-mentioned survey, identify relevant tools available for the selected topic of the planned relocation and reach out to relevant experts and support preparation of background note for the meeting (approximately 3 work days) f.
• Support facilitation of the Regional meeting on-site (approximately 5 work days) E.
• Identify the potential linkage and contribution of ESCAPs work related to disaster risk data (for ESCAP region) with the forthcoming activities envisaged in the Implementation Plan of the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility and prepare a brief summarizing the findings/recommendations as a think piece to support the closer alignment between the Bangkok based divisions work with existing and ongoing initiatives in the Pacific region (approximately 15 work days).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply